Famous people tall enough to play Chewbacca

September 25, 2013 |Carrie Taylor

The role for Han Solo's lovable sidekick is up for casting for Star Wars: Episode VII. We compiled a list of names who meet the qualifications: 7' tall but no more than 7'3", slender with good posture.

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Rik Smits

Smits is a retired Dutch basketball player and comes in just an inch too tall for Chewbacca, but maybe the crew will make an exception - he has the perfect Wookiee build.

Height: 7’4”

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Rik Smits

Smits is a retired Dutch basketball player and comes in just an inch too tall for Chewbacca, but maybe the crew will make an exception - he has the perfect Wookiee build.